Lecturer of Geography/Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.

Department Information

The Geography program within the Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Geography, offers a Certificate in Geography and supports the Colorado Studies Certificate. The Geography program also contributes undergraduate general education courses in physical geography and cultural geography, as well as world regional geography.

Description Of Job

This is a nine-month position with the potential of summer teaching for additional compensation. Responsibilities include teaching 12-credit hours per semester.

The position is interdisciplinary. Primary teaching duties and responsibilities are to Geography, and secondarily to an area of social sciences or humanities for which the candidate is qualified. Secondary areas could be any discipline within the College of Humanities and Social Science, which include but are not limited to: Anthropology, Chicano Studies, History, Psychology, English, and Sociology.

Teaching assignments are based on department needs and candidate’s area of expertise. In Geography they may include courses such as Physical Geography, Cultural Geography, World Regional Geography, Colorado Geography, and Applied Geospatial Technology. Other courses for which the candidate is responsible depend on qualifications in a second social science or humanities discipline.

Geography lecturers participate in ongoing professional development initiatives, conference with students, provide one-on-one feedback to students, attend program meetings, mandatory training, and other related events, as necessary.

The successful candidate will have a desire to teach and mentor a diverse group of students, many of whom have been historically underserved. The person in this position should have a strong sense of collegiality and a willingness to participate in a unified and energetic department.

Primary Duties

• Teaches a 4/4 load (1) within the Geography program primarily, and (2) within the candidate’s supplementary area of expertise secondarily. Exact distribution between programs is determined by memorandum of understanding between program heads. Teaching expectations for titled faculty are outlined in ourfaculty handbook (2.8.5). They include:
• command of one’s subject;
• ability to organize subject matter and to present it clearly, logically, and imaginatively;
• knowledge of current developments in one’s discipline;
• ability to relate subject matter to other areas of knowledge;
• ability to provoke and broaden student interest in the subject matter;
• ability to utilize effective teaching methods, strategies and appropriate technologies.
• Contributes to student success through support and mentoring, including meeting for regular, posted office hours, conferencing with students, and providing one-on-one feedback.
  
  
Ancillary Duties


• Participates in ongoing professional development initiatives, attends program meetings, mandatory training, and other related events, as necessary.
  
  
Salary Range

$50,000 to $51,000 per nine-month academic year. Additional compensation may be available for summer teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights


• (1) M.A. or M.S. in a CHASS social science or humanities discipline, and (2) at least 18 earned graduate credit hours in a secondary CHASS social science or humanities discipline. One of the two minimum educational qualifications must be in Geography.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, inclusion and equity among peers and students
• Minimum of two years of university level teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework related to teaching geography and a second social science or humanities discipline at the college level
• Experience teaching geography courses
• Experience teaching courses in a second social science or humanities discipline
• Experience designing and teaching in-person, online, and synchronous classes
• Experience using Blackboard
• Experience mentoring students
  
  

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter)
• a current resume or CV
• unofficial or official transcripts showing degree(s) conferred
• three professional references with current contact information within the online application or as an attachment. Personal references do not count toward this requirement.
  
  

Applications submitted without the required attachments above or an application not completed in its entirety will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Friday, December 6th, 2024, will receive full consideration.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the university to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report . CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub
  
  

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The university reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or [email protected] .

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the university's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety .

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the university complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Director of Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination (including Title IX Sex Discrimination), Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIE’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity ( https://www.csupueblo.edu/institutional-equity/policies-and-procedures/index.htm ).